Kentucky RHT is investing in expanding emergency medical services in rural communities. Non-profit and publicly funded EMS agencies operating in Kentucky are invited to apply for funding to establish or expand community paramedicine programs that connect residents to care before and after emergencies.
Kentucky RHT invested in building the capacity of Emergency Medical Services education and hands-on skills training across Kentucky. Kentucky-based TEI agencies are invited to apply for funding to support the growth of hands-on skills training at their local sites.
Applications currently closed
From Crisis to Care: EMS Transformation
Kentucky RHT is investing in expanding the care options available to EMS agencies in rural communities. EMS agencies interested in developing Treat-No-Transport and Transport to Alternative Destinations protocols, enabling clinicians to resolve appropriate calls on scene or connect patients to the right setting without a trip to the emergency department, are invited to apply for funding and technical assistance.
Applications currently closed
Rapid Response to Recovery: CMHC Support
Kentucky RHT is investing in strengthening the behavioral health crisis system and safety net across the Commonwealth. Community Mental Health Centers are invited to apply for funding to support follow-up care after EmPATH visits and provide behavioral health training and coordination support for EMS agencies.
Deadline for Receipt of Application –July 6, 2026
Rapid Response to Recovery: Telebehavioral Health Support
Kentucky RHT is investing in expanding access to behavioral health services through a statewide telebehavioral health hub. Nonprofit behavioral health organizations are invited to apply for funding to participate as regional partners, supporting psychiatric consultation, care coordination, and connection to primary care and crisis services.
Deadline for Receipt of Application –July 6, 2026
Rooted in Health: Definitive Mobile Dental Services
RHT is soliciting applications from non-profit organizations to provide definitive mobile dental care in rural areas across the Commonwealth. Mobile dental units will collaborate with the state and rural health partners (including Community Health Workers, Public Health Dental Hygiene teams, and universities) to increase access to definitive dental care in areas of high need where access to traditional dental providers may be limited.
Deadline for Receipt of Application – June 12, 2026*
*This opportunity remains open to applications during this budget period until funds are exhausted.
Rooted in Health: Rural Dental Access Program Kentucky RHT is investing in expanding preventive dental care across rural communities. Local health departments are invited to apply for funding to place public health dental hygiene teams where they’re needed most.
Deadline for Receipt of Application – April 12, 2026
*Funding opportunity closed 4/24. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but Year 1 funding is not guaranteed.
Rooted in Health: Establish or Expand Accredited Dental Hygiene Programs
Kentucky RHT is investing in growing the rural dental workforce by supporting institutions that train the next generation of dental hygienists. Kentucky-based educational institutions with the capacity to educate and supervise dental hygiene students are invited to apply for funding to expand training capacity and strengthen partnerships with rural health sites across Kentucky.
Deadline for Receipt of Application –
Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation
Kentucky RHT is investing in building community-led health hubs across rural Kentucky. Organizations interested in serving as a Rural Community Hub Lead in the Big Sandy, Lake Cumberland, or Purchase Area Development Districts are invited to apply for funding and technical assistance to coordinate local health improvement efforts.
Deadline for Receipt of Application - June 1, 2026